Archive | January 6th, 2011
Apple prohibits retail employees from taking vacation from late January through mid-February
Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg delivered a keynote speech earlier today at CES and there was nary a mention of the iPhone coming to Verizon. This, of course, shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone given that Apple has a proclivity towards controlling the narrative surrounding their products and announcements. That notwithstanding, the iPhone hitting Verizon is at […]
Continue reading...The influence of Apple hardware design – CES 2011 style
6. January 2011
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Okay, we’re not breaking any news here when we say that Apple products tend to influence, both in hardware and software, entire product markets. Currently, CES is in full swing and the iPad clones are out in full force, but some glaring Apple inspired hardware we came across needs some special attention. Below is the […]
Continue reading...Under iTunes deal, Apple pays the Beatles directly – Report
6. January 2011
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Well this shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. For years, Apple tried in vain to get the Beatles music catalog up on iTunes, but a slew of sticking points and legal entanglements prevented a deal from being reached. That all changed in November when Apple announced that the Beatles entire 13 album discography would […]
Continue reading...Google previews Android 3.0 “Honeycomb” with revamped UI
6. January 2011
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It’s funny how quickly things change in tech. One minute Apple is competing against Microsoft, and the next thing you know Apple is duking it out with Google, with Microsoft struggling mightily on the sidelines to get back in the game, somehow. Though the iPhone remains the smartphone to beat, Android is no joke and […]
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6. January 2011
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